NYC! Come + support the MOVE event from STEM from Dance for their fundraiser for the 2017-2018 academic year. The focus is to expose young to explore STEM ( STEM = Science , Technology, Engineering, Math) careers by fusing together computer programming and dance.
DETAILS:
WHEN: May 11th
WHERE: SoHo – 69 Charlton St.
TO EAT/DRINK: Drinks + Food will be provided
INCLUDES: a silent auction + general mingling + a good time
Are you always up on the new hot dance moves? Well, this is the perfect opportunity to put your skills to the test with Missy Elliot’s new artist Sharaya J! Have a chance to win a dope packaged prize & have your dance vid reviewed by the legendary Missy Elliot!
A native Hawaiian raised in New Jersey, Sharaya has worked with the likes of Diddy, Rihanna, Alicia Keys as well as great choreographers like Laurianne Gibson, Fatima Robinson and Jamaica Craft! Now is her time to take center stage as Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott’s new recording artist. She has a fresh new sound and style inspired by true Hip Hop and underground dance music. She has also spearheaded The “Banji Movement,” which encourages the masses to embrace Uniqueness and Originality, thus birthing the acronym Be Authentic Never Jeopardize Individuality (BANJI). Considering her background and love for dance, Sharaya says, “I just wanna make fun music! Dance is my root, so my goal is to get the people dancin’ again!!!”
Check how to enter!
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Create an original piece of choreography to BANJI.
2. Dance Requirements: Start at the second hook into the second verse and finish!!
3. Must include @Sharaya_J, @_TriciaMiranda, @MissyElliott and #BANJIMOVEMENT in the title of the video.
4. Send your YouTube video to banjicontest@gmail.com
5. Only ONE video submission per contestant.
6. The deadline for all entries is: June 24, 2013
Sharaya J will pick one Grand Prize winner who will receive the following:
Interview on DanceGlobal.net
-Live Chat with Sharaya J
-BANJI Kit that includes:
– Stud Muffin NYC custom apparel piece
– Banji T-Shirt signed by Missy, Trisha, Sharaya and merchandise
In honor of our countdown to C.O.R.E Dance Academy on March 6, 2012, we wanted to feature an extremely inspirational project done by professional ballet dancer, Aesha Ash.
These images are from her empowering project entitled Swan Dreams, which was inspired by her mission to introduce the magic of ballet to both underprivileged and minority communities. She is on a mission of introducing and sharing this precious art form to everyone.
The project uses photography to proclaim the message that beautiful art and boundless talent can be found in all environments. Aesha uses city neighborhoods from the New York community where she was raised as the backdrop for her artistic project, which expresses her desire to see this art form reborn in the urban neighborhoods.
Her goal is to encourage young women of color to NEVER STOP DREAMING!
A portion of the proceeds from each image sold goes towards organizations already at work spreading the beauty and benefits of ballet, as well as providing an opportunity to donate images to schools, youth organizations and community centers.
Ballet is for everyone to experience and share.
Check out more gorgeous and empowering images of Aesha Ash as she tells her story…
So you know C.O.R.E always has something cooking up for you fly girls, right??
Well, we are officially launching C.O.R.E Dance Academy in Cleveland, OH at Steve Sanders Academy. The first 12 week program will begin March 6, 2012!
The academy will work with young girls and boys from K-8th grade and will not only focus on developing dance techniques but also working on empowering each student to conquer their DREAMS!
If you are in the Cleveland area email info@thecorereader.com to receive more information on how to enroll.
C.O.R.E Dance Pledge
“I am a beautiful CREATION.
I will seize every OPPORTUNITY.
I will REACH for the stars.
I am EMPOWERED!”
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” – Martha Grahm